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Introduction of the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme (IMAP) on marine ecosystem of the coastal area of Montenegro in accordance with Barcelona Convention requirements, defined in the National Action Plan of Montenegro (NAP) for the implement

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    The National Strategy for Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Montenegro (ICZM) defines the measures for building the national administrative, professional and scientific capacity of the institutions dealing with research and monitoring which are of importance for a multidisciplinary assessment of the state and monitoring of the Montenegrin marine ecosystem. In order to improve the national programme of monitoring of the marine ecosystem and align it with relevant EU and UN requirements, it is necessary to foreseen EcAp introduction into marine environment's assessment and monitoring with the aim of achieving good environmental status (GES) of the marine ecosystem. The existing regulations does not provide a comprehensive IMAP implementation, with the exception of individual provisions, such as the Law on Environment in which the legal grounds for the implementation of the improved programme of monitoring of marine environment have been laid down. Main objectives are to establish and preserve the good environmental status of the marine ecosystem of Montenegro, including the alignment of the existing national legislation with the requirements of IMAP, MSFD, the European Union's Bathing Water Directive and Decision on Regional plan "Criteria and Standards for bathing waters quality in the framework of the implementation of Article 7 of the LBS Protocol" (IG 20/9) by 2019. In order to develop a Monitoring Programme of monitoring Marine Environment in accordance with IMAP requirements it is necessary to establish the monitoring of biodiversity and habitat status, non-indigenous and invasive species, continue monitoring of eutrophication, establish monitoring of changes in hydrological characteristics and conditions in the coastal area and of physical changes of coastal landscapes (urbanisation, erosion...), continue implementation of the monitoring contaminants at hot spots and sensitive locations (sea, sediment and biota) and their biological response through controls of biomarkers, and microbiological water pollution, by defining trends of pollution and the effects of measures being undertaken in the field of waste water and solid waste management, develop a special monitoring programme for marine litter inputs in accordance with IMAP methodology, definition of the monitoring of underwater noise.
    Laboratories of the institutions should be additionally equipped, staff trained on introducing new elements of marine environment monitoring programme, and additional equipment procured for field activities and monitoring stations to monitor effluent inputs and nutrients input via tributaries The proposed project has been designed to fill in the gaps in the existing monitoring programme of the marine environment, including the improvement of the existing regulatory framework. Following the implementation of this project, a basis would be set up for monitoring and reporting on the state of marine environment in an integrated manner, in accordance with the Barcelona Convention requirements, as well as contribute to the adequate MSFD transposition and implementation.
    Partners
    1) Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Department for Sustainable Development and ICZM (lead entity, Government)
    2) Environment Protection Agency (implementing body, Government)
    3) Ecotoxicological Examination Centre LLC (implementing body, company owned by the Government and scientific-research institution)
    4) Institute of Marine Biology (implementing body, public administrative body)
    5) Hydrometeorological and Seismological Institute (implementing body, scientific-research - academic institution).

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

    Goal 14

    Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

    Goal 14

    14.1

    By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

    14.1.1

    (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

    14.2

    By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

    14.2.1

    Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

    14.3

    Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

    14.3.1
    Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

    14.4

    By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

    14.4.1
    Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

    14.5

    By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

    14.5.1
    Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

    14.6

    By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

    14.6.1

    Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

    14.7

    By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

    14.7.1

    Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

    14.a

    Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

    14.a.1
    Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

    14.b

    Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

    14.b.1

    Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

    14.c

    Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

    14.c.1

    Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

    Name Description
    14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
    14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
    14.5 By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
    Harmonized regulations necessary for the development of the monitoring programme in accordance with IMAP
    Staff of professional institutions and EPA received training and additional training for the application of new methods and standards
    Marine environment monitoring programme developed in accordance with IMAP
    Marine Ecosystem GES reached
    Other, please specify
    GEF Project: Implementation of Ecosystem Approach in the Adriatic Sea through Marine Spatial Planning. The project is about to start and it will last for 2 years. Around USD 1.000.000 have been planned by now for the introduction and implementation of IMA
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    Timeline
    01 January 2017 (start date)
    01 January 2030 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Department for Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management
    SDGs
    Geographical coverage
    Podgorica, Montenegro
    Ocean Basins
    Global
    Communities of Ocean Action
    Marine pollution, Marine and coastal ecosystems management
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    Contact Information

    Jelena Knezevic, Head of Department for Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management